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Thomas J. Connor
June 7, 2013
Thomas Connor, 57 Rockford�"Thomas Connor, 57 of Rockford passed away from a short illness Friday June 7, 2013 at St. Anne's Center. Born in Rockford on September 20, 1955 to Donald and Mary Ellen (Lake) Connor. He Graduated from Jefferson High School in 1973 and Illinois State University with a Bachelors in Business Psychology. Thomas worked for Rockford Ski Rack...
William H. Squire
June 7, 2013
William H. Squire died June 7, 2013. He was born on September 20, 1923 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. During World War II, William served as a corporal in the 3rd Joint Assault Signal Company of the 3rd Marine Division. He saw action on Guam and was wounded on Iwo Jima, earning a Purple Heart. After being honorably discharged, William married the...
Thomas J. Connor
June 7, 2013
Thomas Connor, 57 Rockford"Thomas Connor, 57 of Rockford passed away from a short illness Friday June 7, 2013 at St. Anne's Center. Born in Rockford on September 20, 1955 to Donald and Mary Ellen (Lake) Connor. He Graduated from Jefferson High School in 1973 and Illinois State University with a Bachelors in Business Psychology. Thomas worked for Rockford Ski Rack...
William H. Squire
June 7, 2013
William H. Squire died June 7, 2013. He was born on September 20, 1923 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. During World War II, William served as a corporal in the 3rd Joint Assault Signal Company of the 3rd Marine Division. He saw action on Guam and was wounded on Iwo Jima, earning a Purple Heart. After being honorably discharged, William married the...

Shirley J. Greer
June 6, 2013
Shirley Jean Greer 75 of Rockford passed away peacefully, Thursday June 6, 2013 in her home. She was born May 1, 1938 in Rockford, the daughter of Walter and Hilda Staff. She married John Greer in Rockton. John predeceased her in 2003. She attended East High School. Shirley managed Buddy Squirrel Nuts at CherryVale for many years, and then later...
Steven Tyler Russo
June 6, 2013
Rockford'Steven Tyler "Ty" Russo, 34 of Rockford Went to be with his Heavenly Father June 6, 2013 in Billings, Montana. Born January 15, 1979 in Phoenix, Arizona to Patricia L. Russo-Wood and Steven S. Russo. Tyler attended Auburn High School and Rock Valley College. Survivors include; Mother, Patricia L. Russo-Wood; Father, Steven S. Russo; grandparents Albert and Mary L. Peila,...
Peter John Oberg
June 6, 2013
Peter John Oberg, 48, Rockton, died Thursday, June 6, 2013 at Rockford Memorial Hospital from injuries resulting from a motorcycle accident. Born March 30, 1965 in Rockford, son of Jack and Sandra (Johnson) Oberg. Graduated from Hononegah High School and the University of Colorado at Boulder. He attended Central Christian Church in Beloit, WI. Peter loved all things related to...
Steven Tyler Russo
June 6, 2013
Rockford—Steven Tyler "Ty" Russo, 34 of Rockford Went to be with his Heavenly Father June 6, 2013 in Billings, Montana. Born January 15, 1979 in Phoenix, Arizona to Patricia L. Russo-Wood and Steven S. Russo. Tyler attended Auburn High School and Rock Valley College. Survivors include; Mother, Patricia L. Russo-Wood; Father, Steven S. Russo; grandparents Albert and Mary L. Peila,...
Peter John Oberg
June 6, 2013
Peter John Oberg, 48, Rockton, died Thursday, June 6, 2013 at Rockford Memorial Hospital from injuries resulting from a motorcycle accident. Born March 30, 1965 in Rockford, son of Jack and Sandra (Johnson) Oberg. Graduated from Hononegah High School and the University of Colorado at Boulder. He attended Central Christian Church in Beloit, WI. Peter loved all things related to...

Shirley J. Greer
June 6, 2013
Shirley Jean Greer 75 of Rockford passed away peacefully, Thursday June 6, 2013 in her home. She was born May 1, 1938 in Rockford, the daughter of Walter and Hilda Staff. She married John Greer in Rockton. John predeceased her in 2003. She attended East High School. Shirley managed Buddy Squirrel Nuts at CherryVale for many years, and then later...
Betty Spencer
June 5, 2013
Betty Loraine Spencer, 88, Rockford, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2013, in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 29, 1925, in Galesburg, the daughter of Durwood and Anna Marie (Duval) Thurman. Betty married Floyd Spencer, Jr. on October 24, 1947, in Knoxville, IL. He passed away July 21, 2009, in Rockford. She...

Peter B. Nolte
June 5, 2013
Peter B. " Pete" Nolte, 63, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 in Rockford Memorial Hospital surrounded by loved ones. He was born in New York on August 8, 1949, the son of Theodore and Elizabeth (Davies) Nolte. Peter graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law and practiced law in Rockford for over 30 years. He was an...

Peter B. Nolte
June 5, 2013
Peter B. " Pete" Nolte, 63, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 in Rockford Memorial Hospital surrounded by loved ones. He was born in New York on August 8, 1949, the son of Theodore and Elizabeth (Davies) Nolte. Peter graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law and practiced law in Rockford for over 30 years. He was an...
Betty L. Spencer
June 5, 2013
Betty Loraine Spencer, 88, Rockford, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2013, in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 29, 1925, in Galesburg, the daughter of Durwood and Anna Marie (Duval) Thurman. Betty married Floyd Spencer, Jr. on October 24, 1947, in Knoxville, IL. He passed away July 21, 2009, in Rockford. She...
Angeline M. Harrigan
June 3, 2013
Angeline M. Harrigan, 93, of Rockford passed away Monday, June 3, 2013 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born on December 14, 1919 in Rockford, the daughter to Peter and Theresa (Zanocco) Gaspari. She graduated from Rockford Business College. She married Roy C. Harrigan, Jr. Angeline was a devout Catholic and a Charter member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. She was involved...
Angeline M. Harrigan
June 3, 2013
Angeline M. Harrigan, 93, of Rockford passed away Monday, June 3, 2013 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born on December 14, 1919 in Rockford, the daughter to Peter and Theresa (Zanocco) Gaspari. She graduated from Rockford Business College. She married Roy C. Harrigan, Jr. Angeline was a devout Catholic and a Charter member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. She was involved...
Richard A. Strickland
June 2, 2013
Richard Arthur Strickland, Jr., 59, of Douglas, Wyoming passed away Sunday, June 2, 2013, in Rockford Memorial Hospital due to ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). He was born on January 12, 1954 in Madera, California, the son of Richard and Tencie Ann (Bunch) Strickland. Rich was a navy veteran serving during the Vietnam War era. Rich lived most of his life...
Richard A. Strickland
June 2, 2013
Richard Arthur Strickland, Jr., 59, of Douglas, Wyoming passed away Sunday, June 2, 2013, in Rockford Memorial Hospital due to ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). He was born on January 12, 1954 in Madera, California, the son of Richard and Tencie Ann (Bunch) Strickland. Rich was a navy veteran serving during the Vietnam War era. Rich lived most of his life...

Treasure Piccirilli
June 1, 2013
Treasure E. Piccirilli 70 of Rockford passed away Saturday june 1, 2013 in Swedish American Hospital. She was born September 20 1942 in Rockford. The daughter of Dewolf and Bernice Edwards. She married Bill Piccirilli, he predeceased her in 1985. Jesus I trust in Thee. Survived by her two sons, Mark and Dan. Three brothers, Tim, Torry and Dewolf. Two...

Treasure Piccirilli
June 1, 2013
Treasure E. Piccirilli 70 of Rockford passed away Saturday june 1, 2013 in Swedish American Hospital. She was born September 20 1942 in Rockford. The daughter of Dewolf and Bernice Edwards. She married Bill Piccirilli, he predeceased her in 1985. Jesus I trust in Thee. Survived by her two sons, Mark and Dan. Three brothers, Tim, Torry and Dewolf. Two...
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